songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər 
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
Examples of songwriter in a Sentence
an award-winning singer and songwriter
he's both a singer and a songwriter
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The first gigs in 16 years from formerly battling brothers singer Liam Gallagher and guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher were rapturously received and left fans begging for more.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
Eimen transitioned to a career in music in adulthood, working as a guitarist and songwriter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Eimen also worked as a guitarist and songwriter, moved to Japan and spent over a decade teaching English and performing on television and in Japanese clubs.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Tuesday, November 25 Education Through Music-Los Angeles is set to honor songwriter Diane Warren.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
Eimen transitioned to a career in music in adulthood, working as a guitarist and songwriter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Eimen also worked as a guitarist and songwriter, moved to Japan and spent over a decade teaching English and performing on television and in Japanese clubs.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Tuesday, November 25 Education Through Music-Los Angeles is set to honor songwriter Diane Warren.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Songwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songwriter. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrīt-ər
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
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